While I never got to the point of darkside on my 1200 and can not offer real results as you requested, I did some research as you have. The difference in bead diameter on the 15" CT vs the 15" MT is only a few millimeters but has caused some folks trouble getting the bead to set. There are a few sto...

No intercom function thru speakers. You will need two helmet mounted headsets and cables. There should be a connector near the left front dash glovebox and another for the passenger. Once you're all hooked up, turn on the radio, keep volume low for now. Turn IC VOL up to the mid-point and make adjus...

First welcome to the greatest web reference for Goldwings. I have a 2015 and have started the process of upgrading lights. While it “may” work, changing directional bulbs should include changing the flasher unit. On the GL1800 this involves a fair amount of disassembly. There are instructions and vi...

For some reason my PM are stuck in the outbox and have not moved to sent folder. Your profile does not have a name or e-mail address. Neither does your website. My profile has my e-mail address and you may contact me in that manner.

Back to my OP. My MottBatt is marked "MB050313" which I assumed meant manufactured in 2013. I purchased it 11/14/13 from Ed's Batteries in Westbrook, ME. It came with no documentation whatsoever and I received verbal instructions that it was fully charged and ready to go. There was no initialization...

Harvey Thanks for the note. I will be going to Yuasa for future batteries - as I stated above that was my original plan but in a weak moment I let the salesman talk into something else. As far as the MotoBatt goes, first winter I would start and run at least once a month. This winter, since the bike...

I mounted mine just below the right fairing pocket with hook & loop tape. I have always pulled it off and put it in the pocket when there was a risk of getting wet. Maybe three years old and the voltmeter started going nuts. All over the place. Hooked up my toolbox voltmeter and a solid 14.4. Kept t...

Real life review: VERY VERY UNHAPPY! So I wanted to upgrade to the AGM and I went to a local battery specialty store to buy a Yuasa. They talked me into the MottBatt as it was a few dollars less and had a two year warranty. Well I went to fire up the Goldwing this spring and she wouldn't go. I tried...

Great question. A lot has to do with what things interest you. There are a couple sites which list great roads for rides and great roads for scenic views: http://www.newenglandriders.org/ http://www.motorcycleroads.com/ http://www.lonelyplanet.com/road-trips/best-of-road-trips/content/travel-tips-an...

Great idea. More horn is a good thing. My Valkyrie has both the Wolo Big Boy and the Wolo Bad Max. I just replaced the dual trumpet air horn on the Goldwing with e electronic air horn from a fire truck. My concern is the wiring harness is too light for a typical car horn and besides making it sound ...

Are you looking to replace an original decorative cover/exhaust tip with the same? The stock tips transition from round to rectangular with a slash cut and have a couple screws that hold them to the pipes. They are chrome plated. If you are not a metal worker, this could be quite a learning experien...

Yes, I ran a ground wire from the rack to the frame. Range, hmmm.... I guess I never really tested it to find the limits. It hits the repeaters when I want to. I'll have to switch to simplex sometime and test it out.

I posted earlier in this thread. I joined the Motorcycle Amateur Radio Club (MARC) and did get a wealth of information. One of their “elmers” sells an aluminum clamp that fits the luggage rack and has a UHF antenna hole. He also sells stainless reinforcing plates to slide between the rack and the tr...

Do not waste time and money on Comet antenna. Broke several and they have useless warranty and worse customer service. "Must have been my fault" I have a nice Diamond that is 20 years old and been on numerous trucks and vans so I bought a new Diamond for the bike and it has been great. Worth the few...

A friend asked me a couple questions that I couldn’t answer. His employer has offered him a job in Italy. The offer includes shipping an automobile and a motorcycle. Question 1. Is there any law or other restriction preventing him from importing, insuring, registering or operating a Honda Valkyrie i...

A couple options. If you have a rear spoiler with a light already, you can replace with one that includes a flashing brake light. You can install a Back-Off brake light modulator. Although if you have replaced the GL1500 lower fender reflector with the tail/brake combination, and have six 1157 bulbs...

The old girl needs a set of mufflers. 88 GL1500 with trailer hitch and lower air dam/spoiler. Prefer OEM early style with turn downs but will entertain all offers. Looking at Torq Master but really not interested in increasing dB. Thanks and please e-mail thru my contact info.

So I have used this approach a couple times. I have a trailer hitch which actually makes this method a bit easier. I can gently lift on the hitch with a floor jack to check things as I go up. Once its up a few inches I use a jack stand to watch. The bolts have to be all the way out to clear the bags...

Use you favorite search engine. You will find Goldwings and Valkyries with Nitrous oxide, turbochargers and superchargers. While we all know how durable the boxer six cylinder is, once you pump some boost on, the weaknesses will start to show up. You will also find there is not much room in the swin...